Students at the Center Newsletter- May 2014
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The Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain: A Virtual Visit with Cognitive Scientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore delivers a lively TED talk and recorded interview. She introduces the ways the adolescent brain is different from the adult brain and provides a glimpse at how one leading neuroscientist in the field approaches her work. Edge.org commentary: The Adolescent Brain TED Talk: The Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain Audience: Educators, Pre-service… Read More ›
Students at the Center Newsletter – April 2014
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Students at the Center Newsletter – March 2014
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Proficiency-Based Learning Simplified: Supporting Students with Disabilities
How can proficiency-based learning serve students with disabilities? When successfully designed and executed, a proficiency-based system can improve and accelerate learning for all students, clarify academic expectations, enable differentiated instruction, refocus teachers on the assessment of learning rather than compliance, and–above all–ensure equitable access to the curriculum and multiple opportunities for success. In a proficiency-based… Read More ›
Students at the Center Newsletter – February 2014
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Progress and Proficiency: Redesigning Grading for Competency Education
This paper is designed to help you as your district or school prepares to create grading practices that reinforce the culture of learning. Visit the Resource →
What is Blended Learning?
This five-minute video advocates for bringing the blended learning approach—mixing the use of personalized education technology with hands on classroom work, to students nationwide. It features footage of principals, teachers, parents, and students explaining the approach and its benefits, including increasing student engagement and ownership of their own learning through personalization. The Learning Accelerator, which… Read More ›
Students at the Center Newsletter – January 2014
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Students at the Center Newsletter – December 2013
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The Condition of STEM 2013
This report by the ACT Foundation includes information specific to STEM-related fields for the graduating class of 2013 that took the ACT test. Test data provides research on students’ interest in STEM careers, and math and science readiness. The report is broken into four main areas: science, computer science and mathematics, medical and health, and engineering and technology. The authors… Read More ›
Students at the Center Newsletter – November 2013
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